The Livingston County Consortium on Aging was established for collaboration, advocacy and communication between agencies and persons concerned with the provision of services to all older adults in our community. Through our efforts in the community providing two longstanding events, The Annual Caregiver Fair and Livingston County Senior Power Day, we provide grants to local non-profit agencies that serve our Livingston County Seniors.
In the past few years, LCCOA has been able to gift thousands of dollars, to organizations who used the gift to provide programs, services, and equipment to aging adults in Livingston County. We know that there are many unmet needs and priorities in the county and feel fortunate to be able to provide a small gift that will positively impact one or more areas of the community through:
In the past few years, LCCOA has been able to gift thousands of dollars, to organizations who used the gift to provide programs, services, and equipment to aging adults in Livingston County. We know that there are many unmet needs and priorities in the county and feel fortunate to be able to provide a small gift that will positively impact one or more areas of the community through:
- Active Aging (geriatric services, health and fitness opportunities)
- Aging in Place (safe, affordable housing, either in their own(ed) home or communal)
- Community Engaging Seniors (keeping them involved, and regarded as valued)
- Community Infrastructure (gathering spots, transportation, health care, food)
2018 Grant Application Process
2018 Grant Criteria
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2018 Grants
The Consortium awarded $8000.00 in 2018 to agencies serving seniors in Livingston County. Congratulations to all of the organizations awarded funds for the 2018 grant cycle.
Hartland Senior Center was awarded $1500.00 for a treadmill for the senior center. This will benefit seniors by keeping them active!
Livingston County Senior Nutrition was awarded $1500.00 for the "Fresh Perspective" program. This will help provide fresh food to seniors.
Livingston County Catholic Charities was awarded $1500.00 for the "Christmas Blessing Project." This program helped seniors October through December of 2018 by providing food, toiletries, and other essentials during the holiday season.
Putnam Township Senior Center was awarded $1000.00 for a television and sound bar. This will encourage more senior to come to more activities because it will make it easier for them to see and participate.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Livingston County was awarded $500 for inter-generational marketing. This will help our senior to become more involved in our community and will help older adults to have a bigger impact on children.
Cromaine District Library was awarded $1500.00 for "Building a Communal Table for Generations." This program will be held in Spring of 2019 for children to attend with their grandparents. This is give seniors a stronger bond with their grandchildren.
Howell Senior Center was awarded $500.00 for ADA upgrades. This will be going toward making improvements in the center to help make it more welcoming for seniors.
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2017 Commitment to Caring Award -The Consortium, in collaboration with the Nawrocki Center for Elder Law, Special Needs, and Disability Planning, have teamed up to offer an annual award for an individual or organization that has consistently demonstrated commitment, care, and service to the Livingston County senior community on an ongoing basis. Along with the recognition, the Nawrocki Center will contribute $500 to a charity of the recipient's choice.
Commitment to Caring Award Archives:
- 2017 awarded to Linda Bauby- Donation awarded to Livingston County Catholic Charities
- 2016 awarded to Debra Wilbanks- Donation awarded to Brighton Walk to End Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Association
- 2015 awarded to Roberta Simmons- Donation awarded to LETS
- 2014 awarded to Mark Swanson- Donation awarded to Senior Nutrition Program
Commitment to Caring Nomination Forms:
The 2019 Commitment to Caring Award will be given out at the Senior Celebration 2019 held at the Brighton High School on Friday, August 2nd.
Please contact the Nawrocki Center to nominate a recipient: (810) 893-5277 or Kelvyn Williams at (734) 223-4230.
Livingston County Commitment to
Caring Award Nomination Form
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Caring Award Nomination Form
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